There are 5 ways to get from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
4h 10m€19–27Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 15m€19–29Drive 192.1 km
- Drive from Carrickmacross to Kilkennycar 192.1 km
2h 31m€33–48Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 32
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
4h 14m€25–35Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 30m€36–53
Carrickmacross to Kilkenny by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny is to bus which costs €19 - €27 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Carrickmacross and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Kilkenny via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Carrickmacross and Kilkenny is 209 km. The road distance is 192.1 km.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs €19 - €27.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Carrickmacross to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Carrickmacross station.
Carrickmacross to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs €19 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Carrickmacross, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny Stn via Abbey St and Burgh Quay in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny via Dundalk Stn, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- [email protected]
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Crrckmacrss N2 to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carrickmacross to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Abbey St station.
Carrickmacross to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickmacross to Kilkenny is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Carrickmacross to Kilkenny.
There are 162+ hotels available in Kilkenny.